NBA Sixth Man of the Year featuring Jordan Clarkson, Montrezl Harrell and more: January 7th, 2022 | Latest Power Rankings by Sportskeeda

The race for the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award is heating up, with Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat playing well. His biggest competition at the moment is Kelly Oubre of the Charlotte Hornets. Oubre has found the perfect role in Charlotte, helping the Hornets to a winning record almost halfway through the regular season.

Meanwhile, reigning Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson is slowly finding his rhythm after struggling since the start of the season. Clarkson has blown hot and cold for the Utah Jazz, but he's still one of the leading candidates for the award this campaign.

Other players such as Dennis Schroder, Jalen Brunson and Montrezl Harrell are possible candidates too. On that note, here's a look at this week's NBA Sixth Man of the Year power rankings and see if there are any changes in the top five.

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#5 Montrezl Harrell

Montrezl Harrell of the Washington Wizards

Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #4

Last Week: Games played - 0; Games won - 0; Games lost - 0

Overall: Games played - 33; Games won - 17; Games lost - 16

Last Week: PPG - 0.0, APG - 0.0, RPG - 0.0

Overall: PPG - 14.5, APG - 2.2, RPG - 7.3

Last Week: FG% - 0.0%, 3P% - 0.0%

Overall: FG% - 64.5%, 3P% - 30.0%.

Montrezl Harrell entered the NBA's health and safety protocols on December 28th, missing all three games last week for the Washington Wizards. Since Harrell did not play last week, he drops down to fifth spot in this week's Sixth Man of the Year power rankings.

Harrell is questionable to play the first game of the week, but he could climb up the rankings once he's fully healthy.

The former Sixth Man of the Year is averaging 14.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game in his first season in Washington.

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#4 Jordan Clarkson

Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz

Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #5

Last Week: Games played - 4; Games won - 3; Games lost - 1

Overall: Games played - 38; Games won - 28; Games lost - 10

Last Week: PPG - 16.8, APG - 0.8, RPG - 2.5

Overall: PPG - 15.0, APG - 2.3, RPG - 3.4

Last Week: FG% - 47.3%, 3P% - 40.0%

Overall: FG% - 39.4%, 3P% - 31.3%.

Jordan Clarkson appears to be out of his funk, shooting the ball at 47.3% from the field last week. He's averaging 16.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.8 assists in four games last week, while shooting a solid 40.0% from beyond the arc.

Clarkson, the defending NBS Sixth Man of the Year, moves to fourth in this week's power rankings. He remains a vital part of the Utah Jazz.

With the team suffering their first COVID-19 outbreak, Clarkson could get buckets this week.

#3 Jalen Brunson

Jalen Brunson of the Dallas Mavericks

Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #3

Last Week: Games played - 4; Games won - 4; Games lost - 0

Overall: Games played - 37; Games won - 20; Games lost - 17

Last Week: PPG - 15.8, APG - 5.8, RPG - 2.8

Overall: PPG - 16.0, APG - 5.5, RPG - 3.6

Last Week: FG% - 45.0%, 3P% - 30.0%

Overall: FG% - 49.0%, 3P% - 33.6%.

Jalen Brunson continued his breakout NBA campaign last week, averaging 15.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 5.5 assists. Brunson is still playing great despite Luka Doncic returning from an ankle injury. The Dallas Mavericks have now won four games on the trot, winning all of them last week.

Brunson is third in this week's NBA Sixth Man of the Year power rankings. When the season started, he was one of the best players in the league off the bench.

However, with Jason Kidd sticking with Brunson in the starting lineup, the latter could find himself out of the power rankings and in the race for the award.

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#2 Kelly Oubre

Kelly Oubre of the Charlotte Hornets

Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #2

Last Week: Games played - 3; Games won - 1; Games lost - 2

Overall: Games played - 39; Games won - 20; Games lost - 19

Last Week: PPG - 18.0, APG - 0.0, RPG - 3.7

Overall: PPG - 16.6, APG - 1.2, RPG - 3.9

Last Week: FG% - 57.6%, 3P% - 54.2%

Overall: FG% - 46.0%, 3P% - 38.0%.

Kelly Oubre is shining in his new role as the sixth man for the Charlotte Hornets. He is averaging 18.0 points and 3.7 rebounds in three games last week, but the Hornets won only one of them. In their lone win last week, Oubre exploded for 32 points in 24 minutes off the bench against the Detroit Pistons.

If he continues to have solid production off the bench, he could give Herro a stiff competition for the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award.

For now, Oubre has to settle for second place in this week's power rankings.

#1 Tyler Herro

Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat

Previous week’s NBA Sixth Man of the Year Power Ranking - #1

Last Week: Games played - 4; Games won - 2; Games lost - 2

Overall: Games played - 33; Games won - 20; Games lost - 13

Last Week: PPG - 18.0, APG - 4.5, RPG - 4.8

Overall: PPG - 20.3, APG - 3.9, RPG - 4.9

Last Week: FG% - 29.1%, 3P% - 26.2%

Overall: FG% - 42.2%, 3P% - 38.2%.

Tyler Herro is finally healthy, playing four games last week for the Miami Heat. He helped the Heat to a 2-2 record last week, averaging 18.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists per outing.

Even though Herro shot the ball at a 29.1% clip from the field and 26.2% from threes, he's still number one in this week's NBA Sixth Man of the Year power rankings.

He has not let his struggles affect his production, but he has to get out of his slump if he does not want to slide down the Sixth Man rankings next week.